The Platinum Preppy: Your Essential Japanese Calligraphy Pen - Black

Incredible Value Meets World-Class Engineering
 
The Platinum Preppy is widely regarded as one of the best values in the stationery world. While it is an excellent fountain pen for beginners, it has also become a favorite Japanese calligraphy pen for experienced artists and students. Known for its legendary reliability, the Preppy offers a smooth, consistent ink flow that makes it perfect for everything from daily note-taking to intricate art and lettering projects.
 
Each fountain pen is crafted in Japan with a high-quality stainless steel nib, available in a Fine (.3mm) or Medium (.5mm) tip. This allows you to choose the perfect line width for your specific style, whether you are practicing fine-line drawing or bold calligraphy. One of the standout features of the Preppy is its ability to stay wet and ready to write even after weeks of disuse, thanks to Platinum's precision cap engineering.
 
Each fountain pen comes with one proprietary ink cartridge that matches the color of the pen's body. To make your pen even more versatile, you can replace the cartridge when it's empty or upgrade to a Platinum ink converter (sold separately) to use any bottled ink of your choice. Durable, lightweight, and exceptionally affordable, the Platinum Preppy is the perfect entry point into the world of fine Japanese writing instruments.
 
Technical Specifications
Nib Material: Polished Stainless Steel
Nib Sizes: Fine (.3mm) or Medium (.5mm)
Body Material: Transparent Polycarbonate (Color-coded accents)
Ink System: Proprietary Platinum Cartridge (1 color-matched cartridge included)
Refill Options: Proprietary Platinum cartridges or Platinum Converter (sold separately)
Origin: Made in Japan
Important Compatibility: You must use proprietary Platinum ink cartridges or converters. International standard sizes will not fit this fountain pen.
Nib Note: Platinum nibs are proprietary and cannot be swapped with external brands like Bock.
 
Shipping & Store Policies
Fast & Reliable Delivery
Most of our products are shipped via ground transport. We also offer shipping upgrades for Priority Mail and can add Signature Confirmation to any package for an additional fee (please contact us to add this to your order).
Estimated Delivery Timelines:
Standard Deliver: 2–5 days
Priority: 1–3 days
 
Our Commitment to You
We typically ship items the next business day. If we are away at a pen show or during peak holiday seasons, a shipping delay notification will be posted in our "Shop Announcement" on Etsy or our website blog. Once shipped, you will receive a tracking number immediately.
 
Note on Delivery: While lost packages are rare, please contact us at provincialmills@outlook.com if any issues arise.
 
Important Shipping Reminders
Verify Address: Please double-check your shipping address. We are not responsible for items sent to an incorrect address provided at checkout.
Secure Delivery: Ensure a safe location for delivery. Once a package is marked as "Delivered," we can no longer assist with loss claims.
Returns: If a package is returned to us, we will refund the purchase price (minus shipping), and the item will be returned to inventory.
 
Return Policy
If you are not happy with your purchase, please contact us within 21 days and return the undamaged product within 30 days for a refund (minus shipping cost).
All returns must be pre-approved.  Please contact us via email or phone prior to returning items.
Condition: Returned items must be in the same condition as when shipped (no scratches or wear).  Items must be returned in their original box accompanied with all accessories they came with.
Fountain Pen Rules: Fountain pens that have been unused are eligible for a full refund.  Fountain pens that have been used and require inspection and cleaning will have a $10 fee subtracted from the refund.
Ink: Bottles of ink must be unopened due to contamination concerns.
Restocking: If items are used, need cleaning, or are missing packaging / parts, a fee will be subtracted from the refund.